Laurie Schubert, PhD RD

Sports dietitian fueling pro, semi-pro and student power, team and endurance athletes for triumph, helping them perform better to achieve their goals.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Are you supporting an endurance athlete at a race (Ironman, marathon, randonnée) this fall? Check out my tips on how to CHEER for an IM or other endurance event here: https://t.co/keNJ52RgSD. Warning: high levels of snark.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Frequently an athlete will tell me they swapped out a nut milk for dairy milk - or vice versa - as though they have similar nutrients. They don't, which is fine if you know how to get missing nutrients elsewhere. See what you're getting - or not: https://t.co/FUp8pSJkkN.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Here are my top 6 Back to School tips for student athletes. 1) Master Schedule. 2) Specifics for each day. 3) Standardize shopping. 4) Lots of containers. 5) Vary food to match training. 6) Put athlete in charge of (part of) the process! Your kid CAN pack their own snacks.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

"Success is a project that's always under construction." ~Pat Summitt

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Be prepared for the back to school rush with a snack list to fit all situations! Get it here: https://t.co/YOAv5yivza.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Testimonial: From a DIII softball player, post ACL surgery. "I did what you said and my knee stopped hurting! I started eating breakfast, getting protein in every meal. I added in a lot of colorful foods. And now, when I train and rehab, I don’t have pain." -D.L.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Are you racing internationally? Planning ahead is essential: quality of food, adaptation to local foods/cultures, hydration and access to fluids, and nutrition vs. logistics of getting foods can make or break your event. Reach out - this is my job! https://t.co/1jsYvgbklg

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Hey, endurance athletes! It's time to plan destination races and consider logistics, fueling, hydration, recovery, gear and how long sweaty clothes can sit before smelling. Reach out if you have a new event, distance, or goals and need nutrition support! https://t.co/BWlwbuZGDG

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Have questions about the Mediterranean Diet and how it might work for your athletes and sports performance? Maybe you're curious about the red wine? Get your answers here: https://t.co/3CqahKBxux.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

It's prime time for watermelon! Enjoy its refreshing sweetness and crunch while it's in season. "When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat." ~Mark Twain.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Snacks are a great way to fuel tired students after school while studying and young athletes going into after school practices. Get some back to school ideas with my lists of snacks that are shelf-stable OR fridge friendly. https://t.co/nvQSCZ0Md1

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Incorporating leafy greens into your menu once a day provides vitamins A & K, fiber and potassium. Plus they're low in calories, so there's room to add other veggies, a vibrant dressing, and a strongly-flavored cheese. More here: https://t.co/H2lBXWS1l7.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

I am pleased with this feedback from a triathlete I worked with recently. Are you an athlete? If so, find a qualified sports dietitian to work with. We solve your fueling problems! To contact me, find me here: https://t.co/BWlwbuZGDG!

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

A mental health support system for athletes involves planning ahead for the event (promotion, prevention, treatment, recovery), have expert help available during an event, and provide both post-event help for the athletes as well as assessing the overall plan.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Volleyball is a year-round sport, with girls playing in the fall, boys in the spring, beach in the summer and leagues year round. Check out the latest nutrition tips here: blog https://t.co/8jBDUbNQKc!

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

How to pack a lunch: Choose a well-rounded mix of foods that contain protein, carbs, fat and fiber. Add a drink. Package it so that it won't leak, then put it into a protective container - ice or insulation optional - and add it to your bag with a napkin and utensils.

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

August is ripening grain in the fields blowing hot and sunny, the scent of tree-ripened peaches, of hot buttered sweet corn on the cob. Vivid dahlias fling huge tousled blossoms through gardens and joe-pye-weed dusts the meadow purple. -Jean Hersey

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Today is International Safe Sport Day. It falls on 8/8 because of the 8 initiatives that founded the movement behind athlete safety from all types of abuse and in all training and competition scenarios. Learn about the US training options here: https://t.co/Z1zsRntFU9

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Nutrition HeartBeat's team services include group seminars, individual consults for athletes, and organization-wide nutrition best practices. Coaches and team owners, we've got you! https://t.co/SU49u8BkNs

[Laurie Schubert, PhD RD @NutrHeartBeat]

Signs and symptoms of dehydration include dry mouth/lips/eyes, dry skin, urinating infrequently, dark urine, rapid heartbeat, higher than usual heart rate during exercise, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleepiness, confusion, irritability, and fainting.